14:38
Norris breaks into the top 10
Norris moves up to eighth for McLaren. It's been a lacklustre test for the Woking oufit, with only 18 laps on the board this afternoon.
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes
What happened on the final day of F1 2023 pre-season testing
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25 Feb 2023
14:37
Final preparations ahead of next week
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain,…
14:30
Top 10 with two hours on the clock
Leclerc, Sainz, Russell, Alonso, Perez, Hamilton, Drugovich, Gasly, Albon and Hulkenberg.
(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with David Sanchez (FRA) Ferrari…
14:28
Alonso goes fourth
Another low fuel run from the Spaniard on the C4 tyres to move up to fourth, 0.4s off Leclerc.
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR23. Formula 1 Testing,…
14:24
Hamilton improves
The seven-time champion slots into fifth, just over 0.9s away from Leclerc's top time - which was on the softer C4 tyre.
The handling of the Mercedes looked better than it has been so far this test.
14:21
Hamilton on track this afternoon
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
14:17
Stroll doubts for F1 opener grow
Lance Stroll has reportedly visited a top surgeon in Spain as doubts over his participation in next weekend’s Bahrain Grand Prix continue to grow.
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…
14:10
Sainz improves again!
Sainz finds more time but he can't topple his teammate. 0.012s between the two Ferraris.
Alonso also improves on the C3 tyre, 0.9s off the pace now.
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain,…
14:06
Lap times at 2pm
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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
14:01
Hamilton goes sixth on the C3s, 1.1s down on Leclerc.
13:53
A Ferrari 1-2
Sainz slots in behind his teammate with a lap on the C4 tyres - 0.138s between the two Ferrari drivers.
13:50
The sun sets on testing...
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-23. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day…
13:47
Ocon improves
Ocon moves into 10th on the C3s, 2.3s off Leclerc's top time from earlier.
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A523. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain…
13:31
Order with three hours to go
Leclerc, Russell, Perez, Drugovich, Alonso, Sainz, Gasly, Albon, Hulkenberg and Ocon.
Paddock atmosphere. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day Three.- www…
13:27
AlphaTauri up for sale?
Reports emerging in the German media that AlphaTauri could be up for sale.
Nyck de Vries (NLD) AlphaTauri AT04. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain,…
13:26
Albon, Alonso Magnussen and Tsunoda are out on track currently.
13:12
Horner on Aston Martin
"They look like they're not too far away. Fernando in particular looks very competitive."
Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal. Formula 1 Testing,…
13:11
Good work from Alfa
After an earlier engine issue, Alfa have done speedy work to get Bottas back out there.
13:10
Alonso's first lap
Alonso slots into seventh, 2.1s down on Leclerc's top time.
13:06
What's happening?
Perez moves into third on the C3s, 0.690s down on Leclerc's top time from earlier.
Hamilton continues on his race run, running down in 16th.
Alonso takes to the track for the first time this afternoon.
13:05
A coy answer from the Ferrari boss
"When we are able to put everything together, the pace is there. And when we are not, the pace is not there."
Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
13:03
Lap time update
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir,…
12:54
Magnussen moves up to ninth ahead of Sainz with his latest lap time, a 1m34.802s for the Haas driver.
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-23. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain, Day…
12:44
Sainz on the move
He moves up to ninth for Ferrari on the C3s, 4.3s off teammate Leclerc.
12:44
Hamilton admits to Mercedes "limitations"
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 Testing, Sakhir, Bahrain,…